Metal Mouth Message Board

Hi, Im back with some pictures of my teeth. Im surprised to see that my teeth have progressed so much in such a short span of time (2 months). I will need to extract 4 bicuspids next month which I was hoping could've been save but the crowding in my upper jaw is affecting my bite :( http://s735.phot...

I've had my braces on for 1 month and 4 days.

The first ortho that I went to (who is also my dentist) wanted to treat my case with a bonded expander and then possibly extraction and braces. If I went with his treatment plan he said it would take about three years so I went to other orthos to get their opinions and they told me they would treat ...

I turned 24 yesterday and although I am several years younger than many of you here I can relate to your points. I had to do an orientation for 3 new hires on the same day that I got braced and it was pretty horrible. My lips started to feel raw and talking was a struggle but everyone was pretty und...

Congrats on ur new tin grin!! Ive had mine on for a month (ceramic uppers metal bottoms) and the discomfort subsided in 7 days for me, but others arent so lucky. I had a friend who couldnt eat anything for a month! Anywho, Im off to the ortho now for my 1st adjustment! I hope my mouth isnt as sore a...

Hi everyone! I've finally gotten braces at age 23 and I am so excited to have them. I have been living with my crooked teeth for almost 10 years now and over the past couple years it has really lowered my self confidence. I did mind when I was younger but now that Im an adult I find myself getting s...

After removing my 4 wisdoms my dentist/ orthodontist came to the conclusion that I would need an expander and would have to wear it for six months with along with my top braces. I was not pleased with his course of action so I went to get second opinons from 2 other orthodontists (specialists) who d...

Thanks for the support everyone! SO today is my 3rd day in braces and I must say that I was quite surprised at the level of discomfort that I've had while chewing. The "softest" of foods have been difficult to chew ie pasta/fish/bread :cry: . The first day with my braces on wasn't so bad i...

Hi everyone! Im Ang, Im 23 years old and have been wanting to get braces since I was 14 but my parents couldnt afford it so here I am now, excitedly awaiting for my brace date to arrive. I will be getting them on Tuesday, a couple hours before I start work which is really nerve wracking. I will be g...